Class 1 Driver

Class 1 Driver

Location: Lutterworth, LE17

Contract: Ongoing Temporary (Year-round stability)

Earnings: From £22.41ph up to £56.88ph

Class 1 Driver Opportunity

Join Gi Group supporting one of the UK's biggest supermarkets, as a Class 1 Driver. This isn't just seasonal help; we are looking for professional drivers for a long-term partnership in, Lutterworth. You will play a vital role in keeping the nation fed by delivering to stores and petrol stations across the region.

Role & Responsibilities :

· Delivering both chilled and ambient loads stored in cages or palletised

· 1-3 store deliveries , this can be ambient or chilled loads

· Conducting thorough vehicle checks and maintaining accurate digital tachograph records.

· Drivers must drive as per clients professional standards which you will be coached and trained on

· Ability to manage your Working Time Directive, and Driving Hours rules and Regulations in order to meet compliance expectations, and avoid infringement

· Acting as a professional face of the brand when arriving at stores

Shifts :

· Daily and Weekly Bookings

· Various start times available AM and PM

· Minimum 1 weekend day availability is a must

· Weekend only work available

· Full time and part time opportunities

Benefits & Pay Rates :

· Automatic pay rises at 12 and 27 weeks

· Double pay on Bank Holidays (up to £56.88ph)

· Increased holiday entitlement once first 12 weeks is completed

· Overtime after 45 hours, paid on weekly basis

· Paid Breaks from Day 1

· Onsite Parking & Onsite subsidised Canteen

· GI Group Perks & Benefits

WK 1 Rates - Please note the below includes your advanced holiday pay

Day Shift 06:00-14:00

Monday to Friday STD £22.41ph & Overtime £30.17ph

Weekend : STD £24.66ph & Overtime £32.41ph

Back Shift 14:00-22:00

Monday to Friday STD £25.29ph & Overtime £33.05ph

Weekend : STD £27.54ph & Overtime £35.29ph

Night Shift 22:00-06:00

Monday to Friday STD £26.92ph & Overtime £34.67ph

Weekend : STD £29.16ph & Overtime £36.92ph

WK 12 Rates - Please note the below includes your advanced holiday pay

Day Shift 06:00-14:00

Monday to Friday STD £24.11ph & Overtime £32.03ph

Weekend : STD £26.40ph & Overtime £34.32ph

Back Shift 14:00-22:00

Monday to Friday STD £27.40ph & Overtime £35.63ph

Weekend : STD £30.00ph & Overtime £37.92ph

Night Shift 22:00-06:00

Monday to Friday STD £29.64ph & Overtime £37.57ph

Weekend : STD £31.93phph & Overtime £39.86ph

WK27 Rates - Please note the below includes your advanced holiday pay

Day Shift 06:00-14:00

Monday to Friday STD £25.25ph & Overtime £33.18ph

Weekend : STD £27.54ph & Overtime £35.46ph

Back Shift 14:00-22:00

Monday to Friday STD £28.85ph & Overtime £36.78ph

Weekend : STD £31.14ph & Overtime £39.07ph

Night Shift 22:00-06:00

Monday to Friday STD £30.79ph & Overtime £38.71ph

Weekend : STD £33.08ph & Overtime £41.00ph

Class 1 Driver Requirements

· Valid UK Driver Cards (Driving Licence, CPC and DIGI Cards)

· Minimum 6 months Class 1 licence + 6 months Class 1 driving experience

· Previous experience in store deliveries would be preferred, but is not essential

· Max 6 penalty points accepted for minor offences (no DR or DD offences)

· Availability to work weekends is essential for this 24/7 operation

· Will have the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills, as well as an attention to detail

*** INDUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE NOW ***

If you think this role is for you, and you have the right skills please apply immediately and a member our team will contact you

About Gi Group

Gi Group is a leading recruiter committed to equity and inclusion. We are proud members of Neurodiversity in Business, Disability Confident, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide support throughout your employment journey.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corperate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Freindly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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